Premgenius Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 (edited) Antec is known for producing top class cases and power supplies, I needed to buy a new power supply so I could pass on my 400W to my younger brother and look forward to maybe an nVIDIA 6800GT ;) or ATI Radeon X800 XT PE :D, so I dipped and got an Antec NeoPower 480W. Antec has done a nice Matrix name with the black background and green text on the box The moment you open the box you find tonnes of wires to be precise - 1x Fan Connectors - 1x 24pin to 20pin ATX adapter - 1x PCI Express Connectors - 3x Standard Molex - 1x SATA - 1x Floppy Connectors - 1x AC Cord - Extras SATA & Molex connectors In my package the AC Cord and extras SATA & Molex connectors are missing I've contacted Antec for them to send me some. The power supply has only one 120MM fan located on the bottom side of the power supply It has four power connectors and one fan only connector for you to connect the necessary wire The back of the power supply is covered by a grill If you look at the picture carefully you will notice a few heat sinks also there is no watt switching switch as the power supply automatically switches between the 230W and 110W depending on where you are. I connected everything up and when I booted I got the following voltages CONCLUSION. I have to say that the noise decreased when I started using the Antec NeoPower also the amount of cable reduced as you can see the picture on the below on the left is before and the right is after Wish that they had the power supply in maybe 500W or more who knows maybe in the future, the NeoPower works with current motherboards as well as the PCIe as the power connector by standard comes with a 24pin connecter and in the package is a 24pin to 20pin connector for the current motherboards, Antec NeoPower is the way to go for quite and less cable clutter, I personally think its well priced. :star: :star: :star: :star: :star: / :star: :star: :star: :star: :star: Edited June 25, 2005 by Mr magoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroChaos Veteran Posted November 27, 2004 Veteran Share Posted November 27, 2004 the antec neopower is a right idea. i love the modular design, but compared to the ultra x-connect, the neopower just seems half-assed. the cables still look like crap, the main cable is still connected, and the finish look rather bland. i guess i just expected more out of antec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtrftw Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 while the cables may not look as nice, the power supply itself is a hell of a lot nicer than that rebadged piece of powmax crap ultra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 the antec neopower is a right idea. i love the modular design, but compared to the ultra x-connect, the neopower just seems half-assed. the cables still look like crap, the main cable is still connected, and the finish look rather bland. i guess i just expected more out of antec. 584994954[/snapback] Architecturally the NeoPower is way ahead of the X-Connect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premgenius Posted November 27, 2004 Author Share Posted November 27, 2004 Architecturally the NeoPower is way ahead of the X-Connect. 584995070[/snapback] I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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youm0nt Veteran Posted November 27, 2004 Veteran Share Posted November 27, 2004 Sorry for the images I've exceeded my monthly bandwidth everything should return to normal on the 1st/12/2004, You guys really love the review...LOL 584996761[/snapback] try http://imageshack.us/index.php :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premgenius Posted November 27, 2004 Author Share Posted November 27, 2004 try http://imageshack.us/index.php :) 584997003[/snapback] Thanks but it's only three days wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premgenius Posted December 1, 2004 Author Share Posted December 1, 2004 Bandwidth restored, pictures back online Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroChaos Veteran Posted December 1, 2004 Veteran Share Posted December 1, 2004 can someone explain architectually how the antec is so much better than the x-connect? you guys act like antec makes these untouchable PSUs. antec PSUs are just a step above the generic PSU, and the x-connect is just as good as the antec. i've yet to come across a review that said the x-connect couldn't keep up. now if you guys were talking about a PC&P PSU, then ok yeah, i'd believe you, since they are head & shoulders above anything out there. but you're giving antec way too much credit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 can someone explain architectually how the antec is so much better than the x-connect? you guys act like antec makes these untouchable PSUs. antec PSUs are just a step above the generic PSU, and the x-connect is just as good as the antec. i've yet to come across a review that said the x-connect couldn't keep up. now if you guys were talking about a PC&P PSU, then ok yeah, i'd believe you, since they are head & shoulders above anything out there. but you're giving antec way too much credit. 585022615[/snapback] ATX 12v 2.0 and its Dual 12v Rails Seperate it immediately from the X-Connect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 ATX 12v 2.0: 1.1. Scope This document provides design suggestions and reference specifications for a family of power supplies that comply with the ATX Specification, Version 2.03? for motherboards and chassis. It includes supplementary information not expressly detailed in the ATX Specification, such as information about the physical form factor of the power supply, cooling requirements, connector configuration, and pertinent electrical and signal timing specifications. This document is provided as a convenience only and is not intended to replace the user?s independent design and validation activity. It should not be inferred that all ATX12V power supplies must conform exactly to the content of this document. The design specifics described herein are not intended to support all possible system configurations. System power supply needs vary widely depending on factors such as the application (that is, for desktop, workstation, or server), intended ambient environment (temperature, line voltage), or motherboard power requirements. 1.2. Key Changes for ATX12V Version 2.0 and later as Compared with ATX and Pervious Versions of ATX12V Power Supply This section briefly summarizes the major changes made to this document that now defines ,ATX12V power supply. With the move to 12V voltage regulators for the processor, ATXguidelines for 5V as main power are no longer provided. 1.2.1. Increased +12 VDC output capability System components that use 12V are continuing to increase in power. In cases where expected current requirements is greater than 18A a second 12 V rail should be made available. ATX12V power supplies should be designed to accommodate these increased +12 VDC currents. 1.2.2. Minimum Efficiency Minimum measured efficiency is required to be 70% at full and typical (~50%) load and 60% at light (~20%) load. New recommended guidance has been added to provide direction for future requirements. 1.2.3. Main Power Connector: The 2 x 10 main power connector has been replaced by a 2 x 12 connector. This was made to support 75 watt PCI Express*requirements. Pinout assignments are based on the SSI recommendation. With the added 12V, 5V, and 3.3V pins the need for an Aux Power connector is no longer needed and the guidance for this connector has been removed. 1.2.4. Separate current limit for 12V2 on the 2x2 connector: The 12V rail on the 2 x 2 power connector should be a separate current limited output to meet the requirements of UL and EN 60950. http://www.formfactors.org/developer%5Cspe...%20PSDG2.01.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroChaos Veteran Posted December 2, 2004 Veteran Share Posted December 2, 2004 yeah, the xconnect is still atx 12v v1.1, good point. in terms of performance though, the x-connect doesn't seem to suffer at all. i just get tired of people thinking antec is the greatest psu company ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadiz Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 Are there any other modular PSUs out there besides those two? I like the clean look of the case without the power cables running everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premgenius Posted December 3, 2004 Author Share Posted December 3, 2004 Are there any other modular PSUs out there besides those two? I like the clean look of the case without the power cables running everywhere. 585025130[/snapback] None that I can find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanekiwi Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 good review (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youm0nt Veteran Posted December 4, 2004 Veteran Share Posted December 4, 2004 Are there any other modular PSUs out there besides those two? I like the clean look of the case without the power cables running everywhere. 585025130[/snapback] http://www.frozencpu.com/cgi-bin/frozencpu...enu_search.html http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/ind...f0db17dd8fe3ad8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypoxiaicon Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 Nice PSU :) Cant wait for some Higher Output PSU from Antec with these sort of Specifications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaffa Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 yeah, the xconnect is still atx 12v v1.1, good point. in terms of performance though, the x-connect doesn't seem to suffer at all. i just get tired of people thinking antec is the greatest psu company ever. 585025123[/snapback] it ain't.. Forton is (Y) :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroChaos Veteran Posted December 8, 2004 Veteran Share Posted December 8, 2004 who's forton?? :huh: i always thought PCP&C was... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Is that case the Antec PLUSVIEW 1000AMG? because i just got that one, exact one, and i got the exact power supply haha, it's so nice, and i love the case, my god, installing stuff inside is never easier than before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dave164 Subscriber¹ Posted December 9, 2004 Subscriber¹ Share Posted December 9, 2004 Yup ive got the same case for xmas :D But ive got a Tagan silent 480w PSU :p dave164 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premgenius Posted December 9, 2004 Author Share Posted December 9, 2004 good review (Y) 585033546[/snapback] thank you Is that case the Antec PLUSVIEW 1000AMG? because i just got that one, exact one, and i got the exact power supply haha, it's so nice, and i love the case, my god, installing stuff inside is never easier than before. 585068792[/snapback] I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 thank youI agree 585073234[/snapback] just a question, is it me, or is it my DVD Writer size, but for the case, you cant actually install a drive in the first slot at the top haha, because when you close the door, you're stuffed haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finsta Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 I hate to ask this but did you ever consider that the voltages are inaccurate reported by a BIOS? I'd love to see some voltage results from a multimeter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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